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- 243 Bachelors
- 1,782 Academic Staff
- 27,263 Students
- 10,360 Students (int'l)
- 14,177 Students (female)
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Bachelor's programmes
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (92)
- B.Sc. Biochemistry
- Bachelor Biochemistry
- Bachelor Biochemistry and Genetics
- Bachelor Bioengineering
- B.Sc. Biology
- Bachelor Biology
- Bachelor Biology with Placement Year
- B.Eng. Chemical Engineering
- Bachelor Chemical Engineering
- B.Eng. Chemical Engineering
- B.Sc. Chemistry
- B.Sc. Chemistry
- Bachelor Chemistry
- Bachelor Chemistry with a Foundation Year
- Bachelor Chemistry with a Year in Industry
- Bachelor Ecology and Conservation Biology
- B.Sc. Financial Mathematics
- B.Sc. Genetics
- Bachelor Genetics
- Bachelor Materials Science and Engineering
- Bachelor Mathematics
- B.Sc. Mathematics
- Bachelor Mathematics and Statistics
- Bachelor Mathematics with French
- Bachelor Mathematics with German
- Bachelor Mathematics with Placement Year
- Bachelor Mathematics with Spanish
- Bachelor Mechanical Engineering
- B.Sc. Medical Genetics
- Bachelor Medical Genetics
- B.Sc. Medical Microbiology
- Bachelor Medical Microbiology
- B.Sc. Microbiology
- Bachelor Microbiology
- B.Sc. Molecular Biology
- Bachelor Molecular Biology
- BMedSci Orthoptics
- B.Sc. Physics
- Bachelor Physics
- Bachelor Physics and Astrophysics
- B.Sc. Physics and Astrophysics
- Bachelor Physics with Medical Physics
- Bachelor Physics with Particle Physics
- B.Sc. Physics with Philosophy
- Bachelor Physics with Philosophy
- Bachelor Physics with a Foundation Year
- B.Sc. Plant Sciences
- MBiolSci Plant Sciences
- MBiolSci Plant Sciences with Placement Year
- Bachelor Theoretical Physics
- B.Sc. Theoretical Physics
- Bachelor Zoology
- B.Sc. Zoology
- Bachelor Zoology with Placement Year
Engineering & Technology (83)
- B.Eng. Aerospace Engineering
- Bachelor Aerospace Engineering
- B.A. Architecture
- Bachelor Bioengineering
- B.Eng. Bioengineering
- Bachelor Biomedical Science
- B.Sc. Biomedical Science
- B.Eng. Chemical Engineering
- B.Eng. Chemical Engineering
- Bachelor Chemical Engineering
- Bachelor Chemistry
- B.Sc. Chemistry
- Bachelor Chemistry with a Foundation Year
- Bachelor Chemistry with a Year in Industry
- B.Eng. Civil Engineering
- Bachelor Civil Engineering
- Bachelor Civil and Structural Engineering
- B.Eng. Computer Systems Engineering
- Bachelor Electronics and Computer Engineering
- Bachelor Environmental Science
- B.Eng. General Engineering
- Bachelor General Engineering
- Bachelor Materials Science and Engineering
- Bachelor Mechanical Engineering
- B.Eng. Mechanical Engineering
- Bachelor Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering
- B.Sc. Physics
- Bachelor Physics
- Bachelor Physics with a Foundation Year
- Bachelor Theoretical Physics
- B.Sc. Theoretical Physics
Humanities (45)
- B.A. Chinese Studies
- B.A. East Asian Studies
- B.A. English Literature
- B.A. English and History
- B.A. English and Music
- B.A. History
- B.A. History and Music
- B.A. History and Politics
- B.A. Japanese Studies
- B.A. Korean Studies
- L.L.B. Law (with Spanish Law)
- Bachelor Mathematics with French
- Bachelor Mathematics with German
- Bachelor Mathematics with Spanish
- B.A. Music and Philosophy
- B.A. Philosophy
- Bachelor Physics with Philosophy
- B.Sc. Physics with Philosophy
- BMedSci Speech and Language Therapy
Social Sciences (39)
- B.A. Criminology
- B.A. East Asian Studies
- B.A. Economics
- B.Sc. Economics
- B.Sc. Economics
- B.Sc. Economics with Finance
- B.Sc. Geography
- Bachelor Geography
- B.A. Geography
- B.A. History and Politics
- L.L.B. Law and Criminology
- B.A. Philosophy
- B.A. Politics
- B.Sc. Psychology
- B.A. Sociology
Computer Science & IT (21)
- B.Sc. Computer Science
- Bachelor Computer Science
- B.Eng. Computer Systems Engineering
- B.Sc. Data Science
- Bachelor Electronics and Computer Engineering
- Bachelor Geography
- B.A. Geography
- B.Sc. Geography
- B.Eng. Software Engineering
Medicine & Health (21)
- B.Sc. Biomedical Science
- Bachelor Biomedical Science
- Bachelor Dental Surgery
- B.Sc. Genetics
- Bachelor Medical Genetics
- B.Sc. Medical Genetics
- B.Sc. Medical Microbiology
- MBChB Medicine
- BMedSci Nursing (Adult)
- BMedSci Orthoptics
- Bachelor Physics with Medical Physics
- B.Sc. Psychology
- BMedSci Speech and Language Therapy
Arts, Design & Architecture (18)
- Bachelor Architectural Engineering
- B.A. Architecture
- B.A. English and Music
- B.A. History and Music
- B.Sc. Landscape Architecture
- BMus Music
- B.A. Music and Philosophy
- B.A. Urban Studies
- Bachelor Urban Studies and Planning
Business & Management (15)
- B.A. Business Management
- B.A. Economics
- B.Sc. Economics with Finance
- B.Sc. Financial Mathematics
- B.Sc. Mathematics
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (12)
- Bachelor Ecology and Conservation Biology
- B.Sc. Environmental Science
- Bachelor Environmental Science
- B.A. Geography
- B.Sc. Geography
- Bachelor Geography
- B.A. Politics
Law (7)
- B.A. Criminology
- L.L.B. Law
- L.L.B. Law
- L.L.B. Law (with Chinese Law)
- L.L.B. Law (with Spanish Law)
- L.L.B. Law and Criminology
Agriculture & Forestry (4)
- Bachelor Zoology
- B.Sc. Zoology
- Bachelor Zoology with Placement Year
Education & Training (3)
- B.Sc. Psychology
- BMedSci Speech and Language Therapy
Applied Sciences & Professions (1)
- B.A. Sociology
Journalism & Media (1)
- B.A. Journalism Studies
Pre-Bachelor's programmes
Business & Management (1)
Engineering & Technology (1)
Humanities (1)
Law (1)
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (1)
About
History
The University grew out of the Sheffield Medical School (founded in 1828), Firth College (1879) and the Sheffield Technical School (1884). These three institutions came together in 1897 to form the University College of Sheffield, which in turn became the University of Sheffield in 1905.
Education
We offer over 370 full-time undergraduate degree courses across 75 subject areas.Your masters is an investment in your future. It's a chance to capitalise on your talents and put yourself ahead in today's global careers market. It's also a chance to explore further, to discover more about the world and how you can help to make it better.When you join the Doctoral Academy at Sheffield, you're welcomed into a supportive community and treated as a colleague. You’ll gain free, personalised skills training, expert careers advice and become part of an inspiring, collaborative group of researchers from across the disciplines.
Research
Our research changes lives and influences policy. We're addressing some of the world's most pressing challenges, from developing new treatments for life-threatening diseases to solving the problem of feeding a world of 10 billion and driving low-carbon technology.
The key issues facing humanity are embedded within complex systems, which cross the boundaries of academic disciplines. Our four flagship institutes bring together our key strengths to tackle these problems, turning interdisciplinary and translational research into real-world solutions.
Career
We'll work with you to make sure your masters leads to great things.
Our careers advisers will help you with your global job search. National and international employers advertise For careers in academia, a PhD is likely to be a minimum requirement. Institutions will also look at your ability to teach and carry out administrative duties as well as your research potential and publication record.
The level at which you enter an academic career will depend on a number of things such as: your academic discipline; how much experience of teaching and research you already have; the relevance of any previous employment outside academia and the nature of the institutions that you apply to.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2021
GSSA 2021
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2021. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 8 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
University Ranking
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2023
96 -1
2022
95 -2
2021
93
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2022
101
2021
101
2020
101
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2023
114 -4
2022
110 11
2021
121
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2023
134 1
2022
135 -2
2021
133
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Services
Housing services
For students looking to study off-campus, Amber Student has stepped in to offer a home away from home while providing affordable, safe, and hygienic student accommodation in Sheffield. Check out the options available here: https://amberstudent.com/places/search/sheffield-1811027902898
Library services
A warm welcome to the University of Sheffield Library. Whether you are a student, a member of staff or a visitor you will find links here to the services and resources you need to help you with your learning, research and scholarship.
As a student, our aim is to assist you in finding the space you need to explore and embrace new ways of creating, sharing and applying knowledge.
ICT services
You can find answers to common questions and issues by using the CiCS Knowledgebase in our online support tool, available in MUSE:
- Click My services.
- Click View all services
- Go to 'C' and click CiCS Helpdesk (Self Servce).
Medical services
The University Health Service provides a wide range of medical and nursing services listed below:
- Long Term Condition Management
- Contraception
- Sexual Health
- Travel Health Clinic
- Minor Surgery
- Eating Disorders Clinic
- Minor Ailments Nurse Practitioner
- New Mother and Baby Clinic
- Flu Vaccination Clinic
- Phlebotomy (Blood Tests)
- Midwife Service
- Liquid Nitrogen Treatment for Warts
Student Life
Campus life
The University campus contains many distinctive buildings, spread over a large part of the south west of Sheffield.
Sports facilities
Sport can be anything you want it to be. Training to be a world-class athlete. Competing for fun. Or meeting friends and trying out something new.
We've got all the facilities to keep you motivated, including two full sized synthetic turf pitches, a fully equipped gym and fitness centre, and a fibreglass moulded bouldering wall. If you love the outdoors, the Peak District is right on your doorstep.
Student clubs
We're called the Students' Union because that's what we are; a union of students. It's the issues that matter to you that drive LIS Here you can feel assured that your views count, your voice is strong, and together we'll use them to make your student life even better' .
Accreditation
We are incredibly proud of our Triple Crown accreditation which we achieved in 2012 from AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS. It is a mark of quality for the excellent teaching, outstanding research, support for students and alumni, and links with industry that we deliver at Sheffield University Management School.
Student Reviews
Sheffield is the BEST
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
My experience studying at the University of Sheffield was truly life changing. I met so many wonderful people and the course was fun and exciting. The year abroad was a scary jump for me at first but all the experiences I had made any initial nerves more than worth it.
Politics and International Relations at the University of Sheffield, 2019-2022
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
Obviously, Covid-19 has had a detrimental effect on my course, however, the staff worked well to mitigate the damage it caused. Unfortunately, the university has made some mistakes in getting rid of some staff members and I believe that has caused the quality of the course to decline. Mostly, members of staff are genuinely brilliant and are always happy to provide...
A great start to the study of education
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
The course content is diverse, broad, and interesting. You will definitely explore variety of issues, theories, and literature related to the current system of education. By the end, you will feel confident in knowing what interests you the most and what area you would like to specialise in.
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